Carlo Petersen8 November 2024 | 7:15

CoCT says functional rail system would save residents millions, sustain thousands of jobs

On Thursday, the city’s portfolio committee on urban mobility made recommendations to council for passenger rail to become part of an efficient public transport system.

CoCT says functional rail system would save residents millions, sustain thousands of jobs

Railway line, rail track, infrastructure. Image: 123rf.com

CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town says a functional rail system in the metro will save lower-income families more than R900 million a year while sustaining 50,000 jobs.

On Thursday, the city’s portfolio committee on urban mobility made recommendations to the council for passenger rail to become part of an efficient public transport system.

The city’s mayoral committee for urban mobility, Rob Quintas said the city conducted a feasibility study for passenger rail services to be devolved to the City of Cape Town.

"The study clearly shows that for rail in Cape Town to be fully functional and efficient, the city needs to take the lead."

Quintas said if all goes to plan, the outcomes of the study would be served before council in December.

"Should council give the green light to explore the ownership models further, we will need to develop a business plan for each model. We need to be extremely thorough in our exploration."